ToolLions editorial review
8.7/10
Windsurf, now delivered as Devin Desktop, is an agentic code editor with local and cloud coding agents, repository context, MCP tools, workflows and enterprise controls.
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Score breakdown
Ease of use8.8/10
Value for money8.5/10
Features9.2/10
Output quality8.7/10
Privacy & security8.5/10
Support & documentation8.6/10
Strengths
- Fast agent-first coding workflow
- Strong repository context
- Broad editor and plugin compatibility
- Free plan for evaluation
- Pro remains $20 per month
- MCP and workflow extensibility
- Team analytics and RBAC
- Enterprise deployment options
Limitations
- Usage varies by task and model
- Max costs $200 per month
- Brand transition can confuse documentation
- No conventional public platform API confirmed
- Enterprise terms are custom
- Complex agent changes still require review
- Team pricing includes a base minimum
- Some security documents refer to different certification stages
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Pricing
Windsurf official pricing ↗ Checked Checked on: 2026-07-14- Windsurf, now delivered as Devin Desktop, is an agentic code editor with local and cloud coding agents, repository context, MCP tools, workflows and enterprise controls.
- $0/month | $20/month | $200/month | $80/month team minimum + $40/full user | Custom
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Documentation
Windsurf official documentation ↗ Checked Checked on: 2026-07-14- Windsurf, now delivered as Devin Desktop, is an agentic code editor with local and cloud coding agents, repository context, MCP tools, workflows and enterprise controls.
- $0/month | $20/month | $200/month | $80/month team minimum + $40/full user | Custom
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Security and privacy
Windsurf official security ↗ Checked Checked on: 2026-07-14- Windsurf, now delivered as Devin Desktop, is an agentic code editor with local and cloud coding agents, repository context, MCP tools, workflows and enterprise controls.
- $0/month | $20/month | $200/month | $80/month team minimum + $40/full user | Custom
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Support
Windsurf official support ↗ Checked Checked on: 2026-07-14- Windsurf, now delivered as Devin Desktop, is an agentic code editor with local and cloud coding agents, repository context, MCP tools, workflows and enterprise controls.
- $0/month | $20/month | $200/month | $80/month team minimum + $40/full user | Custom
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Score calculation
| Score factor | Weight | Factor score | Contribution | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ease of use Fast agent-first coding workflow |
15% | 8.8/10 | 1.32 | |
| Value for money Windsurf is a strong choice for developers who want an agent-first desktop IDE and access to the broader Devin ecosystem. Pro is the practical individual plan. Max is expensive but intended for sustained agent use. Teams and Enterprise add administration, identity and deployment controls. Buyers should account for variable quota consumption and the product’s 2026 transition from Windsurf branding to Devin Desktop. |
20% | 8.5/10 | 1.70 | |
| Features and capability depth Agentic desktop code editor; Local and cloud coding agents |
20% | 9.2/10 | 1.84 | |
| Output quality and reliability ToolLions scores Windsurf 8.7/10 for its agentic IDE, context handling, extensibility and team controls. Variable usage, Max pricing, branding transition and mixed security-document scope reduce the score. |
20% | 8.7/10 | 1.74 | |
| Privacy and security Official documentation describes enterprise SSO, RBAC, SCIM and encrypted data handling. The Windsurf DPA dated March 2026 references SOC 2 Type I, while broader Cognition documentation references SOC 2 Type II; regulated buyers should verify the exact product and contract scope. |
15% | 8.5/10 | 1.28 | |
| Support and documentation Official documentation and Discord are available. Paid and enterprise plans add priority or dedicated support depending on contract. |
10% | 8.6/10 | 0.86 |
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Last verification
- Pricing last checked
- 2026-07-14
- Features last checked
- 2026-07-14
- Security last checked
- 2026-07-14
- Support last checked
- 2026-07-14
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